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Culturally competent physicians can reduce disparities

I wrote about what physicians are doing to tackle health care disparities. One of the ways we can reduce health care disparities is to ensure we’re promoting diversity in the health care workforce. Diversity and cultural competency are aspects of physician training that some of the schools awarded grants from the AMA’s Accelerating Change in Medical Education initiative are working on.

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How physicians are tackling health care disparities

Recently I attended the National Indian Health Board’s annual meeting, where about 1,000 people from 500 tribes across the country met to discuss Native American health care issues, advocacy and policy. I was able to learn about the unique challenges Native American physicians and their patients face.

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How we're making it easier to get paid

As managing partner of my practice, I know firsthand the many challenges physicians face in the day-to-day business of keeping a medical practice afloat.

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Physician wellness is a global issue

As physicians, we went into this profession because we prioritize the health of others above all else. But what about our own health? I know that personally, my own wellness can get lost in the shuffle of my everyday life.

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Tell us: Which EHR improvements would help you most?

An AMA-convened panel of experts this week called for EHR overhaul, outlining the eight top challenges and solutions for improving EHR usability.

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All I want for Health IT Week is an EHR overhaul

As we’re observing National Health IT Week, I can’t think of a better time to call for EHR systems that better serve physicians and our patients. That’s why the AMA just released a new framework for improving EHR usability.

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Get inspired: See the future of medicine at TEDMED

TEDMED 2014—the annual health and medicine edition of the world-renowned TED Talks—is a great opportunity to learn about the latest innovations. Physicians can watch transformative thinkers in science, health and medicine, from the comfort of their offices or homes, thanks to the AMA’s sponsorship of this year’s event.

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What you need to make smart employment decisions

There are a lot of considerations when it comes to entering into employment versus private practice, and it can be challenging for new physicians—or physicians seeking a change—to navigate.

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How new students can jump headfirst into medicine

It’s funny that no matter how old you are, the autumn season always signals a fresh start. As we move into August and September, my thoughts turn to the students heading back to school, and to the new medical students just joining our ranks.

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